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Definition of volleyball in English:

volleyball

noun

1[mass noun]A game for two teams, usually of six players, in which a large ball is hit by hand over a high net, the aim being to score points by making the ball reach the ground on the opponent's side of the court.

‘Basketball, handball, and volleyball are modern sports that are beginning to catch on.’

‘These kinds of injuries are common in basketball, football, volleyball, and soccer.’

‘As they ate, he noticed two teams of refugees playing volleyball in the street.’

‘She played volleyball and basketball, was on a swim team and was an outstanding soccer player.’

‘The games facilities will cater for sports such as table tennis, volleyball, pool and badminton.’

‘These include track events for athletes and team events in netball, soccer and volleyball.’

‘On the flip side, there was some good volleyball played during the tournament.’

‘Basketball and volleyball are also popular sports but nothing comes close to football.’

‘She used to play volleyball for her school team but quit due to the risk of injury.’

‘Football was number one but he had also done athletics, basketball, volleyball and cricket.’

‘If you're sociable, try a team sport such as volleyball, or find a workout partner.’

‘They gather at the gym for basketball and volleyball, and at the local rink for hockey.’

‘The most popular spectator and participant sports are soccer and volleyball.’

‘She is a fine athlete and has played volleyball and basketball for her school.’

‘For most people, beaches are gregarious places for fun and games, cricket and football, volleyball and kites.’

‘Apart from athletics, she also competes in a wide range of events such as gymnastics, volleyball and basketball.’

‘Among the clubs that have received funding are alpine sports, rugby league, volleyball, cricket and golf.’